Kennesaw State University's men's basketball program has unveiled a substantial roster overhaul for the 2026‑27 season, bringing in eight new players who hope to sustain the Owls' recent dominance in Conference USA.
A Mix of Transfer Experience and Fresh Talent
The incoming class blends proven collegiate transfers with highly touted high school prospects, each expected to fill specific gaps in the team's lineup.
Jacoby Hill, a 6‑4 guard, arrives after a freshman season that yielded a steady 10.0 points per game, while CJ Beaumont, a 6‑8 guard, impressed with a 22‑point outburst in his final appearance for Sam Houston.
Avery Thomas II, a 6‑8 forward, contributed 9.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game at Louisiana Tech, and Kris Parker, a 6‑9 guard, logged modest production at Villanova before joining the Owls.
Anthony Enoh, a 6‑8 forward, averaged a double‑digit 11.0 points and 6.5 rebounds at Jessup University, and Keriawn Berry, the top‑ranked prospect from Kentucky, is expected to make an immediate impact.
Guard Antwane Daniels, named Large Schools Boys Player of the Year, and forward Tobiaz Tolbert, a Regional Player of the Year and GHSA Class 2A First‑Team All‑State selection, bring elite high school accolades to the program.
Local Roots and Statewide Recruiting
Coach Antoine Pettway highlighted the team's tradition of recruiting heavily from Georgia, noting that 12 players from the state have signed since spring 2023, a trend that continues with this class.
The new signees join three athletes from the previous fall recruiting cycle — Levi Ball, Zyree Brown, and Kyler Theophile — who will look to build on last season's foundation.
Pettway emphasized that character and work ethic were as important as statistics, stating that the newcomers share a collective hunger to defend the program's recent title.